Maui Wildfire Victims Honored with Ninety-Eight Hearts of Mercy & Compassion at New Memorial Site

Thank you for your generous support and for BEING THERE with LCC to show the love and presence of Jesus to the people of Maui.
 
Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) and Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Kahului have come together to assist with service planning and establishing a new memorial site in Maui for the victims of the recent wildfires.
 
With the support of our generous donors and the hard work of our volunteers, we were able to create a beautiful and meaningful tribute to those who lost their lives in the fire.

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Emmanuel worked with LCC President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer and Project Manager Tim Laabs to prepare, assemble, and place 98 Hearts of Mercy & Compassion at the memorial site, located off Hokiokio Place, just one block from the entrance into the Lahaina community, which is currently restricted for resident access only. Hearts of Mercy & Compassion for two more victims, whose names were released yesterday, will be added to the memorial.
 
The team of volunteers gathered at the memorial site last Saturday morning for scripture, song, prayers, and a moment of silence in remembrance of each heart bearing the name of a person who died in the fire, as well as Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

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Several community members found the heart with their loved one's name and signed a message of love onto the heart.
 
"To see this long row of Hearts and Crosses creates a deep impression of both the magnitude of life lost and yet also the hope that we have in Jesus," Rev. Chris Singer shared.
 
"Listening to the stories from family members of those lost in this fire was an incredible experience. It was heartwarming to hear their words of thanks for honoring their loved ones and to feel our love and care for them," Tim Laabs said.

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The memorial site serves as a reminder of the love and presence of Jesus in times of tragedy.
 
We thank you for your faithful prayers and support as we continue to assist the Maui communities affected by the wildfires in their long recovery process.

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